Logistics Analyst

Core & Main • Louisville, KY

42d

About The Position

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more. Job Summary Gather disparate data from various data sources; analyze and normalize to ensure data integrity for analysis. Provide consistent, relevant, and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.

Requirements

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally, 2-4 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills to deal creatively with complex situations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
• Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the results expected.
• Determines and develops an approach to solutions.
• Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
• Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical analyst role.
• Experience in logistic processes of warehouse operations and distribution programs.
• Experience acquiring and analyzing data within large multi-system enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with data rationalization and data definitions.
• Excel proficiency.
• Freight Forwarder/Carrier logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned clients in area of expertise.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps, and ad hoc requests.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis.
• Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Participates in department and interdepartmental projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees